Treatment depends on the underlying disorder. For instance, antibiotics can treat enlargements caused by bacterial infections. In chronic or severe cases, however, surgical removal of the spleen—also known as a splenectomy—may be necessary. While it is possible to live without a spleen, this greatly increases one’s risk of infection.

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